NHL Player News

Hryckowian scored a power-play goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

The goal was Hryckowian's first in 16 NHL appearances. The 24-year-old even drew the high-sticking double-minor that allowed him to score his first career goal. He's added nine shots on net, 17 hits, four blocked shots, nine PIM and a minus-4 rating over 11 outings this season. Hryckowian is likely to remain in a bottom-six role until the Stars get some forwards back from injuries, namely Roope Hintz (undisclosed), Matt Duchene (upper body) and Jamie Benn (upper body).

Johnston scored a power-play goal on five shots and went minus-2 in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Panthers.

Johnston had been held off the scoresheet in the previous two games, though the Stars scored just twice in that span. The 22-year-old center got a turn on the top line, officially, amid the team's lineup shuffle, and it worked to spark the offense. Regardless of where he's listed, Johnston is one of the Stars' most important all-situations forwards. He's produced seven goals, four assists, 40 shots on net, 13 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 12 appearances, putting him on track to match or surpass last year's 71-point output from 82 regular-season contests.

Bennett scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Bennett hasn't had any offensive rhythm this season, going three games between each point. He has two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 12 outings. He was on the third line Saturday, though his 15:46 of ice time suggests he'll continue to functionally see top-six minutes regardless of his placement in the lineup. Bennett is tough to trust in standard fantasy formats given his limited scoring potential during the regular season, but he can help in banger leagues.

Reinhart scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 shootout win over the Stars.

Reinhart's tally Saturday was the 300th of his career, coming in his 787th game. It took some time for the 29-year-old to find his groove, but in five years in Florida, he's potted no less than 31 goals in each of his first four seasons as a Panther. He's off to a positive start in 2025-26 as well, scoring six goals, including one in each of the last four contests. He's added an assist, 36 shots on net, 14 hits, 10 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 12 appearances.

Necas scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.

Necas has scored three goals and added two assists over the last three games. The 26-year-old winger hasn't gotten complacent since signing a massive eight-year, $92 million deal Thursday, which cements him as part of the Avalanche's core throughout his prime years. Necas has rattled off nine goals, 17 points, 28 shots on net, 14 hits and a plus-9 rating over 13 appearances this season.

MacKinnon scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Sharks.

MacKinnon was the first player to reach 10 goals this season, though he was joined by Montreal's Cole Caufield later in the day. During a six-game point streak, MacKinnon has racked up four goals and five assists as he continues to lead by example in the Avalanche's offense. He's produced 18 points (five on the power play), 53 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-7 rating across 12 appearances this season.

Celebrini scored a goal on six shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Celebrini has six goals and seven assists during his seven-game point streak. The 19-year-old phenom is looking ascendant in 2025-26 with seven goals and 18 points through 12 outings. He's added 37 shots, eight hits, six blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. Celebrini has all the tools to be very good for a very long time, and it wouldn't be surprising if he blew right by his 63-point rookie campaign.

Lizotte scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Lizotte scored for the first time since Opening Night against the Rangers. The 27-year-old forward has been a bottom-six regular in the lineup this season, but he hasn't produced much offense in that role. He's at two goals, no assists, 14 shots on net, 12 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances. Unless his scoring takes off in dramatic fashion, Lizotte is best left on the waiver wire in most formats.

Crosby scored a power-play goal on three shots, added two PIM and went minus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Crosby has yet to go consecutive games without a point in 2025-26. He got the Penguins on the board with his tally late in the second period of this contest. The 38-year-old superstar is still producing at an elite level with nine goals, 16 points, 27 shots on net, 13 hits, 22 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 13 appearances, leading the Penguins to one of the most surprisingly positive storylines of the first month of 2025-26. Even if the Penguins fade, Crosby is likely to continue piling up points.

Ford notched an assist, three hits and three blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

The helper was Ford's first point in five appearances this season. He's added plenty of physicality when in the lineup, recording 13 hits and seven blocked shots. The 25-year-old made the Opening Night roster and would need waivers to go to AHL Manitoba. However, he could be involved in a roster move once Adam Lowry (hip) and Cole Perfetti (ankle) get healthy enough to come off injured reserve.